Football Italia claims Inter Milan had also been interested in signing Darmian, but his representative has been quoted by the website as saying talks are at an advantage stage over him making a move to Juve.

‘Progressing very well,’ his agent said when asked about negotiations. ‘We’re at an advanced stage with Juventus.’

It remains to be seen if the United full-back would be the first choice for Juve, but I’d be very doubtful of that with the likes of Alex Sandro still in Turin.